In 2024, over 360 cases of vandalism were recorded, totaling 17 million 112 thousand 420 tenge. Since the beginning of 2025, there have been 10 cases amounting to 393 thousand 200 tenge.
"A total of 337 individuals have been held accountable for vandalism, with 198 of them fined and 139 punished with administrative arrest. All offenders were identified and subjected to administrative liability under Article 147-1 of the Administrative Offenses Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan," the akimat reported.
It was noted that one incident occurred in a residential building, where a 34-year-old resident intentionally broke the elevator door by kicking it. Police identified the offender, who was subsequently held accountable for intentional destruction or damage to someone else's property. As a result of the court's decision, the man was sentenced to 15 days of arrest and placed in a special detention center for administratively arrested individuals in Astana.
Vandalism incurs both administrative and criminal liability. Punishments for such actions may include fines, compensation for damages, or even arrest.
To raise awareness among Kazakhstanis, the akimat released a video compiling footage of city vandals. Users of Kaznet particularly noted the choice of music—the attack on someone else's property is accompanied by the song "Naleteli, kak sarancha" by the group "Irina Kairatovna."
The police clarified that they continuously conduct preventive work aimed at maintaining order and cleanliness in the city, as well as preventing anti-social behavior. The goal of the campaign is to curb any manifestations of vandalism and preserve cleanliness and order in the capital.
"Efforts to prevent vandalism are being carried out in coordination with the city prosecutor's office and the police department," the statement noted.
It was previously reported how, starting in 2025, alcoholics, hooligans, and rowdy individuals will be rehabilitated.